Design was here.
Posted by Kalika Yap an hour ago
Hello Boss!
The myth of innovation is that you have to be a designer to come up with that brand spanking new ideas.
The truth is: most innovation comes from following a rigorous process.
This process is design thinking.
This brilliant five-step framework can transform your company, inspire innovation and lead you to a better path.
At its core is empathy. When you understand how your clients, friends, feel, you discover their deep needs, gain insights and can come up with solutions, fast.
Want to solve wicked problems, confidently?
Design. Think. Rinse. Repeat
XO
Kalika
"Design is intelligence made visible."
— ALINA WHEELER
Recommended Reading
Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
Each and every one of us is creative. Learn from the Kelley brothers, IDEO & Stanford d.school Founders. They also wrote The Art of Innovation.
Check out their Ted Talk here.
They share their secrets on how each of us can discover our creative powers.
Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind
by 99U and Edited by Jocelyn K. Glei
Our amazing designer Chris Figueroa recommended this book to me!
It’s chock full of techniques to tackle the new challenges of a 24/7, always-on workplace.
Here are a few:
- Uncover what triggers your best working environment.
- Prioritize daily creative habits versus when inspiration strikes.
- Tackle the largest creative and work problems first thing in the morning, uninterrupted.